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How to get fromEmpire State Building to Coney Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Empire State Building to Coney Island by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Coney Island-Stillwell Avsubway subway Q / ...
    54 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 35 St to Cropsey Av/Bay 49 Stbus bus X28 / ...
    1h 8m
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Coney Islandtaxi taxi 14.2 mi
    27 min
    $65–80
  4. Drive  14.2 mi

    1. Drive from Empire State Building to Coney Islandcar car 14.2 mi
    27 min
    $3–4

Empire State Building to Coney Island by foot and subway

Calendar3918Weekly Services
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Coney Island, Kings County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Coney Island-Stillwell Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 35 St to Cropsey Av/Bay 49 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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